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Get into the holiday spirit with The Children’s Hour as we unwrap the traditions and tunes that make the season magical! 🎁✨ This week, we explore how New Mexicans celebrate Christmas with a unique twist—ever heard of “Christmas” red and green chile on your food? 🌶️ The second graders from Mrs. Charles’ Coronado Elementary School’s bilingual classroom teach us all about the state’s iconic chilies, their history, and how they’re grown. 🌟
Tune in for festive music, fun facts about holiday traditions from around the world, and a special spotlight on how chilies are central to New Mexican culture. From carols to chili ristras, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this heartwarming holiday adventure brought to you by kids, for kids, and kids at heart! ❤️
🎶 Featuring music from Laurie Berkner, Joanie Leeds, Van Sereno, Ella Jenkins, and more. Plus, hear holiday favorites like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” with a Children’s Hour twist!
Chili Ristras
In the Southwest, people make chile ristras by stringing red chiles together and hanging them up to dry. These ristras are used for cooking and as decorations in homes. Many people believe they bring good luck and show there’s plenty of food. They are especially popular in New Mexico, where their bright red color looks beautiful on houses.
To make red chile sauce, soak dried red chiles in hot water until they soften, then blend them with garlic, onion, and spices like cumin and oregano. Simmer the blended mixture on the stove with a little water or broth until it thickens into a smooth, flavorful sauce. Serve on everything!
Happy Holidays from all of us on The Children’s Hour!
This episode of The Children’s Hour is written and produced by Katie Stone, with production help from Ann Lopez. Many thanks to the second grade students in Mrs. Monica Charles’ bilingual class at Coronado Elementary School in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Children’s Hour is distributed by Native Voice One: The Native American Radio Network.
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Playlist: Holidays 2024
| title | artist | album |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Is Coming | The Laurie Berkner Band | A Laurie Berkner Christmas |
| Every Day's a Holiday | Joanie Leeds & FYUTCH | Oy Vey! Another Christmas Album |
| Up On The Housetop | The Happy Racers | A Merry Very Christmas |
| Santa It's Me | Itty Bitty Beats | single |
| Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer | Van Sereno | Old Christmas Songs |
| Santa Claus Is Coming | Ella Jenkins | Holiday Times |
| Holiday Mood | DayNightMorning | New Year |
| Christmas In New Mexico | KARI SIMMONS & TODD LOWRY | Christmas In New Mexico |
| Green Chili Christmas | Robert Mirabal | Pueblo Christmas |
| 12 Days of Christmas | Warscout | Red Christmas - a Round Dance Christmas Celebration |
| Carol of the Bells | Los Lonely Boys | Christmas Spirit |
| Navidad | Flor Bromley | single |
| Cat in the Christmas Tree | Claudia Robin Gunn | single |
| Can I Interest You in Hannukah? | John Stewart & Stephen Colbert | A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! |
| Oh Hanukkah | Maccabeats | A Maccabeats Hanukkah |
| Christmas on Island Time | Teacher Peter & Everett Green | Christmas on Island Time - Single |
| The Holiday Song | Tom Knight & John Simon | single |
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